PA. SENATE PASSES BILL TO LET NATIONAL GUARD FIGHT AGAINST CYBER CRIMINALS

A bill that would allow the state to use the Pennsylvania National Guard to combat cyber criminals has passed the state Senate. House Bill 2412 would give the Pennsylvania National Guard the authority to allow trained military cybersecurity experts to support state agencies in need of immediate assistance or training. Pennsylvania is home to two military cybersecurity teams. The bill has been forwarded to Governor Wolf for his signature.